Decarbonising Asia: Energy Transformation

• Jonathan Goh, Director of External Relations, Energy Market Authority (EMA), Singapore
• Beni Suryadi, Acting Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)
• Prof Poh Seng Lee, Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute – NUS

• Beni Suryadi, Acting Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

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• Dr Zhong Sheng, Senior Research Fellow, Energy Studies Institute – NUS

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The panel would discuss the scenarios of energy transformation towards low carbon energy system, focusing on:

• The mixture of renewable energy sources and utilization in addressing increasing demand
• The importance of grid modernisation and energy storage for higher renewable energy system
• 100% RE: The potential role of nuclear and emerging fuels (hydrogen, ammonia) in the future energy mix.
• Ensuring a just and inclusive transition away from fossil fuels energy system and industries, including job creation.

Panellists:

• Francisco Gafaro, Team Lead Power Sector Transformation, Innovation and Technology Centre, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
• Matthew Wittenstein, Section Chief, Energy Connectivity, Energy Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
• Dr Zhong Sheng, Senior Research Fellow, Energy Studies Institute, NUS
• Jen Tan, Head of Renewables for Singapore and Indonesia, Sembcorp Industries
• Tolga Bayav, Commercial Director for Asia Pacific, Karpowership

Moderator:

• Nadhilah Shani, Senior Research Analyst, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

The panel would discuss how to provide the huge investment required for energy transformation pathways, focusing on:

• The role of public-private partnerships in attracting private sector investment into clean energy projects.
• Exploring innovative financing mechanisms like green bonds, carbon pricing schemes, and blended finance models.
• De-risking mechanisms for decarbonization projects, especially energy efficiency.
• The role of multilateral development banks and international financial institutions in supporting Asia's energy transition.

Panellists:

• Kelvin Wong, Global Head of Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank
• Jennifer Tay, Asia Pacific Infrastructure Leader, PwC
• Jie Tang, Practice Manager for Energy and Extractive Global Practice, World Bank Group
• Jacqueline Lam, Regional Director, Asia, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)

Moderator:

• Lin Suling, Senior Columnist, The Straits Times